Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ad Hoc LLC
Job overview
The Conversational AI Specialist with Full Stack Engineering at Ad Hoc LLC supports the Department of Veterans Affairs by designing and maintaining AI-powered virtual agent solutions to improve Veteran access to healthcare and benefits.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves designing, building, and maintaining full-stack conversational AI solutions, developing conversational flows and NLU models, managing training datasets, ensuring accessibility compliance, integrating AI chatbots across platforms, performing quality assurance, collaborating with VA stakeholders, measuring performance metrics, and participating in agile team activities.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary range of $125,000 to $135,000, company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, 401K with employer match, paid parental leave after one year, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Experience and skills
Candidates need 1–3 years of experience in conversational AI and full stack engineering, proficiency in front-end frameworks and back-end languages, familiarity with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines, experience in high-compliance environments, strong analytical skills, and ability to work in a remote agile team; commitment to equity and passion for Veteran support are also required.
Work environment and culture
Ad Hoc LLC fosters a remote-first culture built on acceptance, accountability, humility, and collaboration, emphasizing flexibility and inclusion to support positive outcomes for customers and Veterans.
Company information
Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company focused on delivering scalable digital services for government agencies, notably partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs to improve public-sector service delivery.
Team overview
The candidate will join a cross-functional agile team collaborating with designers, product managers, and government partners to build user-centered conversational interfaces for Veterans.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote position with flexibility across U.S. time zones and minimal physical requirements or travel obligations.
Unique job features
The role uniquely supports the VA with AI-powered virtual agents, emphasizing accessibility compliance, Veteran-centric design, and continuous improvement through cutting-edge conversational AI trends and government technology best practices.
Company overview
Ad Hoc LLC is a digital services company specializing in government IT solutions, focusing on modernizing and improving public sector technology. They generate revenue by contracting with federal, state, and local government agencies to provide custom software development, user experience design, and IT consulting services. Founded in 2014 by former Presidential Innovation Fellows, the company has a history of working on high-impact projects like the overhaul of HealthCare.gov. Ad Hoc is known for its agile methodologies and commitment to open-source solutions, aiming to make government services more accessible and efficient.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your expertise in conversational AI platforms like Dialogflow or Rasa, and full stack development skills with React, Vue, Node.js, or Python to align with Ad Hoc LLC's technical needs.
Highlight your experience working in high-compliance environments such as healthcare or government, emphasizing your ability to build accessible, Section 508-compliant AI solutions that serve diverse user bases, especially Veterans.
Apply through multiple channels including Ad Hoc LLC's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and demonstrate your proactive interest in the role.
Engage with current employees or team members in the Veterans Affairs division on LinkedIn by sending thoughtful messages referencing recent projects or expressing genuine interest in how AI is improving Veteran services as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'conversational AI,' 'full stack engineering,' 'NLU models,' 'Section 508 compliance,' and 'agile methodologies' to ensure your resume passes automated screenings.
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